the adultery was of long standing. Upon this Ihaia proceeded with ten followers to the house of Paturoi, where Rimene was staying and demanded that he should be given up. Paturoi refused but upon being pressed consented to conduct Rimene to Ihaia's house. Ihaia then left and was shortly after informed by Enoka, brother to W.King, that Rimene was approaching and had admitted his guilt. Ihaia replied that Rimene should die and with his ten followers immediately armed. On the arrival of Paturoi and his party, Ihaia discharged the contents of one barrel of his gun in the air and the other into the ground as a signal of